Didier Deschamps remains coach of the French national football team. Less than three weeks after losing the World Cup final in Doha against Argentina on penalties, Deschamps made the announcement at the general assembly of the national association in Paris. His expiring contract was extended until the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexicot. “I thank the President for his continued trust and support. It is a great pleasure to continue doing my job,” said Deschamps, whose announcement was met with a standing ovation from the federation’s delegates.
The Equipe Tricolore has enjoyed great success under Deschamps since 2012. The team became world champions in 2018, reached the final of the 2016 home European Championship and won the Nations League in 2021. The 54-year-old’s team is currently in third place in the Fifa world rankings. Before joining the French FA, the former national team captain and 1998 world champion worked as a coach for AS Monaco, Juventus Turin and Olympique Marseille.